I have always struggled with fashion. From being 16 and having no idea what to wear outside of grungy tumblr to being 21 and gaining weight to the point where I don’t even want to wear real clothes. It’s hard to figure out what pieces to wear and how to style anything, but once you find an aesthetic(s) you like, run with it. You can always change your hair, clothes, and makeup. Here are 5 pieces from every clothing category I think you should own for a neutral toned, classic wardrobe.

I will not be sharing how I would style it or why you need to buy it. If you want advice on either of those or a separate blog post dm me @theyoungeditorial on Instagram! I just don’t want the post to be too overwhelming! Each link will be the item of clothing I have so I know it is good quality and worth the purchase.

There will be a second post on jewelry, accessories, dresses, and misc.

Tops

1. White button down

classic, versatile, cool. Get it here

2. Solid color, good quality crew neck

Comfortable, goes with anything, huge color selection for cheap. Get it here

3. Plain, good quality t-shirt

Has to be good quality or else it’s not worth it, you know? Dress it up or down. Pro tip: mens shirts have better sleeves for rolling them up! Get it here

4. Long sleeve blouse

Dressy, yet comfortable to wear every day. Get this exact one here ( It’s currently not on the site but it’s by the brand “a new day” and I will post on socials when it is back on!)

5. Fancy blouse

For dates and job interviews, or just to feel pretty! Get it here

Sweaters/knits

1. Mock neck

Easy, chic, warm. Get it here

2. Cashmere something

Easy, so soft, instant luxury. Get it here

3. Cardigan

Librarian chic, a necessary aesthetic. Get it here

4. Cable knit, thick sweater

A winter need, not a want. Get it here

5. Unique cut or print

So extra, so cute. Get it here

Outerwear

1. Denim jacket

Just, duh. Get a size or two bigger to put thicker sweaters underneath! Get it here

2. Leather jacket

Mysterious, right? Get it here

3. Statement color jacket

Girl, you look like you’re wearing Marty McFly’s jacket. I love it. Get it here

4. Long Coat

Is this the Matrix? If not, can we dress like that anyway? I have cuter ones but coats are always expensive so I wanted to give everyone an affordable option! Get it here

5. Snow jacket

For the one time every two years you ski. You’ll never know who you’ll see on the slopes! Get it here

Pants

1. Jeans

Just, duh. Again. Get it here

2. Dress pants

Boss babe vibes? Do we still say that? Get it here

3. Lounge pants

No one can see you from the waist down on Zoom, take those damn jeans off. Get them here

4. Denim Shorts

Does anyone under 50 call them Daisy Dukes still? Anyway, get them here

5. Comfortable fancy pants

For when you have to work on your period, you know the vibes. Get it here

Skirts

1. Mini

I have this skirt and burgundy and immediately feel more put together. Get it here

2. Midi

I have this in red and I cannot wait to wear it literally every day of December. Get it here

3. Maxi

It’ll make you want to twirl around, like all the time. Get it here

4. Tennis

Gotta stay trendy a little bit. Get it here

5. Skort

No shorts needed! Easy-peasy. Get it here

Shoes: Not linking these because shoe preference varies so much and you know what you need to get from each section, you probably already have it.

• Booties
• Heels
• Sneakers (running)
• Sneakers (fashion)
• Work heels
• Club Heels
• Slippers